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YMCA of the USA · 18 hours ago

Program Director - Katy ISD

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

YMCA of the USA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Program Director will develop, organize, and implement high-quality afterschool and day camp programs while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering strong relationships with families and the community.

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Responsibilities

Provides oversight and coordinates high-quality youth development programs in afterschool and outdoor day camp setting for assigned location(s), in adherence to Y program model, curriculum and quality standards. Ensure camp grounds are safe, engaging. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending the local and national camp standards trainings, seminars, webinars, conferences etc

Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and risk management policies are followed

Assist staff in planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities for afterschool programs and outdoor day camp. Fosters innovation by recognizing and sharing new and relevant ideas. Demonstrates courageous and intelligent risk-taking

Recruits, hires, and trains required program staff needed to meet DFPS minimum licensing standards and Y staffing ratios. Reviews and evaluates staff performance and develops strategies to motivate staff to achieve program goals

Adheres to responsible fiscal stewardship, including managing all accounts receivables and accounts payable related to site budgets. Manage payroll-related transactions and monitors for accuracy and completion. Ensures program operates within budget and meets fiscal goals through forecasting and budget monitoring

Implements marketing strategies to promote program growth and brand exposure to the targeted communities and families. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information

Builds and maintains relationship with families through consistent communication including parent orientations, newsletters, parent conferences and parent engagement events. Actively engages in school district and/or center-based community events to build deeper relationships and YMCA brand awareness

Actively participates in YMCA center activities, meetings, and staff trainings. Intentionally collaborates with center program staff. Develop and maintain good working relationships with the directors, staff, parents and families by way of open communication, positive problem solving, flexibility, and teamwork

Develops and maintains strong relationships with school administration, parent and community groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner

Collects necessary qualitative and quantitative data needed to monitor program evaluation and measure program effectiveness. Lead Youth Program Quality (YPQ) intervention process at assigned locations. Use continuous program Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program and make adjustments to program as needed

Participates in the annual fundraising campaign and committees as assigned at the center and meets staff campaign goals. Supports direct staff in their participation in the Better Us annual fundraising campaign

Participates in project teams related to advancing the strategic vision and goals of youth development department

Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements. Ensures youth are properly signed in and signed out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with each child

Qualification

Supervisory experienceCPR certificationFirst Aid certificationChild Abuse prevention trainingBachelor's degreeProgram evaluationCommunity engagementDiverse populationsCommunication skills

Required

3-5 years previous experience including 2 years supervisory experience in licensed childcare

Must meet Director qualifications as stated in the Minimum Standards (#744.1015) under TDPRS

At least 21 years of age

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings

Previous experience with diverse populations

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health

Available for trainings on occasional weekends and after hours

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience